• Crowds, Carols, Characters and Christmas lights

    Updated: 2012-11-30 19:46:17
    All were in evidence in Consett tonight. And a great time was had by all. So don't miss out on the fun which starts tomorrow again at 10.00 a.m. and has Santa in his grotto in the Derwent Centre. This must be the real Santa because he's FREE!

  • Opposing the snooper's charter

    Updated: 2012-11-30 18:51:00
    Amongst all the controversy about Leveson and the Welsh Government seeking to censor Pobl y Cwm, another piece of important news slipped out yesterday that may have even greater repercussions for the future of the Coalition Government. The Independent reports that controversial moves to give sweeping new powers to the police and security services to monitor phone, email and internet use are set to be opposed by Nick Clegg. The paper says that the Deputy Prime Minister is expected to veto the draft Communications Data Bill, which has been denounced by critics as a "snooper's charter": Theresa May, the Home ...

  • A brighter Christmas

    Updated: 2012-11-30 09:42:04
    Get yourself to Consett Middle Street Consett 6.30 tonight for the lights switch on, and then again for tomorrow's fun and games at the Christmas Market. The Christmas tree and lights switch on comes with entertainment, hot refreshments, music from Salvation Army Band and carol singing led by Consett Citizens Choir. Characters from the CBS Musical and Stage Society will be attending to officially switch on the Christmas lights. Saturday is the day of the Christmas market (10am until 2pm), complete with the regular market, speciality produce stalls, free craft workshops, Ebchester Spirit Drummers, Consett Junior Brass band, refreshments, free ...

  • East Walworth by-election result

    Updated: 2012-11-30 09:30:59
    Congratulations to Dr Ben Johnson the Liberal Democrat candidate for running such a good campaign. Sadly he didn't win. This was an important by-election. Not because it would change which party leads the council – it couldn't – but for sending the message that the Elephant & Castle regeneration mustn't be a sell out as Labour appear hell-bent on doing. The results on a 25% turnout was: Labour – 1259 – Rebecca Lury Lib Dems – 1003 - Dr Ben Johnson Conservative – 94 – Stuart Millson I fear for Southwark Labour its back to the same groove with no ...

  • Operation Hartland

    Updated: 2012-11-30 09:11:51
    The police started Operation Hartland 2012 on the 20th November in Consett Town Centre. The aims of the operation are to: •To provide dedicated foot patrols from Police Officer, Police Community Support Officers (PCSO) and Neighbourhood Wardens in full uniform on Consett Town Centre with high visibility. •Circulate prevention material and advice •To prevent & detect offences in partnership with Genesis CCTV & local businesses. •To provide reassurance to local businesses and shoppers in the Consett area. •Educate shop staff on how to deal with suspicious customers and pass information effectively. •To identify and arrest any offenders. •To reduce the ...

  • Gatley talk on Facebook

    Updated: 2012-11-29 22:13:52
    A Gatley group on Facebook now has 67 members and is building up into a good local resource – if you're on Facebook, take a look.

  • Stockport free metroshuttle: the 300 bus

    Updated: 2012-11-29 22:00:18
    The 300 bus – or Metroshuttle service – runs around Stockport Town Centre every 12 minutes. Jump on the bus at any stop – stay on as long as you like and take it as many times as you like. The service is completely free, there for your convenience to get you around the town.

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